I'Ve Changed

You ignore my birthday, Our anniversary too. Most holidays just pass right by, Without a word from you. You don't say "Happy Birthday", "I love you, you're the best", Or wish me "Merry Christmas", As you would a friend or guest. Forget about a valentine, From me you've had a ton, And though I've told you many times, From you I've not had one. You hate to spend a penny, If it'snot something for you. You feel your money's wasted, All my "gifts" are shared with you. You wonder why I'm not the girl, You married years ago. I'm sadder and much wiser now, You reap whate'er you sow. Judy Ball Inspired by Russel Sivey's relatioship contest

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Joe Maverick

Date: 10/15/2011 2:09:00 PM

well you are very appreciated here Judy, i can't say i enjoy the sad aspects i feel in this..however you certainly wrote this with feeling..

Judy Ball
Date: 10/15/2011 4:05:00 PM

Thanks so much Joe. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 10/5/2011 11:23:00 PM

Savor youself dear friend, you speak through your poem and I hear a lot of pain. Hugs to you Lizzie

Judy Ball
Date: 10/6/2011 3:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Liz. This was inspired by Russ's relationship contest but you have great insight. He told me recently he was just shy but I asked him how can you be married for 10,12,18,20 30, 40 yrs. and still be shy. No answer. God Bless my friend, JB

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 10/5/2011 10:36:00 AM

This sounds like a one-way love affair to me. Hope it is only a poem! I forgot my wife's birthday once...it was one time too many!!! I haven't done it since!!! Kind regards, Robert.

Judy Ball
Date: 10/6/2011 3:47:00 PM

Thanks so much Bob. Little thiings mean a lot. Glad you liked this. It wasn't the correct form for the contest so I couldn't enter it but it was inspired by the contest. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne

Date: 10/5/2011 10:27:00 AM

My, what a meanie he is - I hope this is just fiction, Judy. If not, buy yourself something nice instead of getting him a present next time

Judy Ball
Date: 10/6/2011 3:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Jack. Glad you like it. It was inspired by Russ's relationship contest but is the wrong form so I couldn't enter it. God Bless, JB

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/5/2011 8:02:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning Judy. Wishing you the best in Russell's contest. Love, Carol

Judy Ball
Date: 10/6/2011 5:35:00 PM

Thanks bunches Carol. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Tony Lane

Date: 10/3/2011 3:56:00 PM

I'm sending my wife flowers right now. Tony

Judy Ball
Date: 10/3/2011 4:43:00 PM

Thanks so much Tony. Glad you took it to heart. She will appreciate it more than you know. God Bless and thanks bunches. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB